The approach to the structure developed from a desire to read a simple, elegant cross-section highlighting material changes where needed. Given that the low-energy concept relies on providing thermal mass, in situ reinforced concrete was selected as the load-bearing material.

Paul Fielding won the first prize at BDP's Grenfell Baines Awards for 'Frontin' - a terraced house for a footballer', which he produced as a second-year BA project at Liverpool University. Exploring themes of facade and perception, it satirises the Footballers' Wives' lifestyle of 'bling'. Just like footballers, the building puts on an act. The facade is extrovert, ordered and symmetrical; a tasteless expression of wealth.

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